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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
The Country School and the Farmers
Boy.


The country school is prominently
the farmers school, In it the great
majority OF the farmers OF to-day re.
ceive their education and IN 1t the great
majority of those of the next genera
tion will receive the whole of their
schooling.
Is the country school doing what It
should for the farmers boy Is it Civ
ing to the boy who will remain on the
farm that kind of an education which
will be the best preparation for life's
work ?
What is an education for Why
should boy spend so much time In the
school-room The purpose of boys
education is to tit him far his work,
whatever that may be. The education
given in n country school onght then to
tit the boy to be successful farmer for
that Is to be the profession of most
country school-bpys.
What education does the farmers
profession demand ? The ability to
read, write,and understand the English
language and 10 make readily all The
ordlnary numerical calculations con-
nected with his business-this is all,
some say, that n farmer needs, and this
is practically all that many of the
schools supply. But is this enough :?
Shall we set the standard of education
for the farmer at theyery lowest notch?
Shall We in this way say that the poo
est education is sufficient for the farm
er We certainly do not think that
farming is the occupation for which
the poorest education Is sufficient. Give
the boy opportunity to become ac-
quainted wit h the things around him.
Put the study of soils, plants, animals,
etc. into your schools. Ask your
your school-teacher to give instruction
of this kind. Demand of them that
they know enough to give such instruc-
tion in the right way. If you will de-
mand only the best of teachers for your
children, you can have these things
taught to them but if you are willing
to take, year by year, the young and
poorly prepared teachers, the work will
not and cannot be done. You will haye
to pay roundly for such efficient teach
ers; but will it not be the best economy
in the long run, for are they not to in.
s:ruct your children for their whole
life's work ?-Imerican AQricultmiSt
for June.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
The "Rescuc Dodge"

Two rather seedy. looking individuals
met at a downtown corner yesterday
and greeted each other with effusion.
"What you dom Gull ?" asked one.
Selling clothes wringers. What'r
you doing ?'
Ain doin' nothin' now, except
nursing this" Indicating black eye.
How'd you get it ?'
Got it doin' the rescue biz in TOIe-
do"
"Rescue biz :? What'S that ?
"Well, you are green. Me an pal
o. mine made good money out of it in
Cleveland and afterwards in Tol.dn.
lie was big feler an could eat me
live. He'd dress kind o. slouchy and
I'd keep myself in pretty fair shape.
We'd strike a lonely street in kind of
a swell neighborhood, he taking one
side Of the street and the other, and
walk along until he saw lady that
looked as IL she had cash. If there
wasn't any one about, he'd go up and
speak 10 her. OF course, this would
frighten her half to death, but he'd
just stick and try to walk with her.
Then my turn would come. I'd sail
across the street, big as life, an say /:
MADAME, do you know this man ?''
mo, SIR she'll say"
"Is he annoying you ?"
"Yes. SIR"
Then I'd tell Jack to 60 abont his
business, he'd give me some talk and
I'd let out mighty savage looking
blow that wouldn't kill a fly. He'd 90
to grass as if he was shot, and then get
up an run like a whitehead. I'd walk
a block or two with the lady, giving her
a great talk about bein' a stranger in
town, out of a job, an almost always
got a good tip. Once got $50 an
what | didn't want job.
"Where'd you get the eye. "
"Oh, that was last week. My pal
got full, and when | let out at him
says
"You miserable little rooster, III
teach you to make a drack at an adult,
an gave me paste where you see it.
That broke up our partnership.-De-
trol Free Press.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
metropolitan Funerals.

The poor Of New York are the most
extrayagant people ia the world in the
management of their funerals, writes
Bakely Hall. When death occurs
the hawks descend upon the house in
hocks. The richest undertakers are in
the tenement house districts, and they
have agents and wires innumerable.
Many of them count their fortunes in
six figures, though they live in squalor
and apparent poverty. They own livery
stables, grog shops and tenement hous-
es, and every tenant, employe and polit-
ical "heeler" is expected to work for
the undertaken who patronlzes him.
The manufacture of notices, wreaths,
shrouds, texts and other catchpenny
devices, that hang upon the human
woe, are in close accord with the under
taker.
They extend their lines across the
river and out to Calvary cemetery. on
the outskirts Of Brooklyn. Here the
tenement house dead are buried, coffin
on top of coffin, till as many as six
bodies rest in one grave. All along the
dusty road to the graveyard are rum
shops and beer saloons-mere specula
tlons on the part of the undertakers.
Up town 1t Is the custom to conduct
funerals with extraordinary privacy.
and when the ceremony can beperform-
ed in country house, the dead is cor.
veyed out Of town without any formali-
ties at all. The one idea Of poor New
York is to make a show of The dead /,
while rich New York abhors 1t.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02

A true story is told of an old New
Hampshire doctor, who was one day
consulted by a man suffering from
rheumatism. The physician gave him
copious advice, and ended with direc-
tions so concisely put up as to be easily
memorized.
avoid dampness," he said.
"Yes, SIR"
keep warm; keep your feet dry, and
remember what I've said about fan-
nels."
Eyes, Sir"
Take the medicine with absolute
regularity. Here is the prescription.
The man expressed his thanks, paid
his fee and took his leave. AS he reach
ed the door the doctor called: "Oh,
by the way, if any of these things help
you, just give me a call and tell me.
I've had rheumatism for over twenty
years, and nothing has ever helped me
yet. Good morning" Youths Com
pdnion.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02

He that studleth revenge keepeth his
own wounds green.
A dumb wife may be said TO be an
unspeakable blessing.
1t is paradox that of all shoes a felt
shoe is the least felt.
One thing is settled about the Inter-
state Commerce bill is that tramps
will continue to take long and short
hauls in box cars provided they are not
caught at 1t.
1t never rains but pours on the farm
of Myron Hukings of Maple GroYe,
Mich. The other day Mrs. Huskings
gaYe birth to triplets, two Of his ewes
to five lambs and the family cat to sew
en- kittens.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
Something Left.

81 have walked the floor night and
day trying to see a bright side to any
thing" said discomlited man to an
unfortunate friend who had called on
him.
"You have something, then, to be
thankful for,' said the friend.
"What is it ?" asked the pess mist.
"That you have floor 10 walk" was
the unexpected reply. - Detroit Free
Press.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
Ills Wife's VIII.

"I hear That Smith is contesting his
wife's WILL" said Dakota man to an
other day or two ago.
~ dome know how that may be-" re-
piled the other, "but am quite sure Of
one thing"
"Wlat's that ?"
"Smith never contested his wife's
will while she was alive. lie seems TO
be getting courageous under his sad af-
tlicti0n. ~ Dakota Bell.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
A Work of Art.

Boston young lady lin the country
Aud did you really paint the barn your
self. Uncle james 2
Uncle James-Yes.
Boston young lady-By hand 7
Uncle James-Sartin.
Boston young lady (fetching her
breathl-Thnk of it, n hand painted
barn IN. Y. Sm.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
WORKING CLASSES
ATTENTION.

We are nov prepared to furnish all classes
with employment at home, the whole OF the
time, or for their spare moments. Business
new, light and profitable. Persons of either
sex easily earn from so cents To $500 per even
ing. and q proportional sum by devotlng all
their time to the business. Boys and girls
earn nearly as much as men. That all who see
this may send their address, and test the busi-
ness. we make this offer. To such as are not
we'll satisfied we will send one dollar to pay fot
the trouble of writing. Full particulars ana
outfit free. Address G EoRGe STINsoN a Co.
Portland, Maine,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

TIIE BEsr SALVEin the " orld for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers. salt kheum. Fever Sores, Tetler,
Chapped Hands, Chilhlains. C0rns, aud all Skin
RruptiOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. IL Is guaranteed 10 give perfect sat
isfactiou, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by j. Eisenhuth.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02

A cross old bachelor suggests that
births should be announced under the
head of new music.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
PATEMT

Obtained, and all PATEN T BTSINTfra n
tended TO PROMPTLY and for MODERA TIE
FEES.
Our Office is opposite the L. $. Patent once,
those remote from WASHINGTON.
Send MODEL OR ORA WING. We advise
rs 10 patontabiliiy free Of charge; and we make
NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT is SE'
CURED.
We refer here 10 the Postmaster, the Supt. OF
Money Order Div, and 10 the officials OF the L.
=. Patent ONCE. For circular, advice, terms
and references 10 actual clients in your own
State or county, write TO
CA SNOW G. Co,
Opposite Patent Office Washington d. C..
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02
Miscellaneous News.


CoNNELLsvrLLE, Pa, May 26.-The
boiler Of a portable sawmill belonging
to John Craft, located near Leisenring,
exploded yesterday, instantly killing
James Naylor and seriously injuring
the proprietor and a man named Alex
ander Work. The cause of the explo-
sion ia not known. Naylor was horri-
blv manpled. The other two men
were badly cut and burned, but will re-
cover.
ro,r Trains Smashed UP Together.
WINFIELD, Kan, May 26.-Yester-
day morning two Sante Fe trains col
lided near Wichita, and before they
could get flagmen out two extras, one
from each direction, piled into the
wreck mixing things up in great shape.
The details regarding the accident are
yeay meaare. It is rumored that sever
al persons were more or less injured.
The cause of the accident is unknown,
though the train dispatcher will prob,
able be charged with it.
A Terrible Gas Explosion.
WELLsvILLE. O., May 56.-The O.
hio Valley gas company has been lay
inn gas mains in the town Of New
Cumberland, w. Va, Tuesday night
the work was finished and preparations
made to test the large .mains, Before
testing 1t was necessary to heat The
pipes In order to make it flt n curve
leading to the river. While this was
being done and the white pipe was at
white heat some one accidentally turn
cd on the gas. When the gas reached
the spot q terrific explosion occurred
scattering the huge iron main in all di-
rections, and tearing large hole In
the ground. The gas, which was let
into the pipe at pressure OF 100
pounds, Immediately took fife and
burned TO the height tf twenty feet.
Eight workmen and two children, who
standing at the point where the explo-
sion took place, were terribly burned.
Four Italians, names unknown, were
thrown twenty feet by the shock and
terribly burned about the face, head
and hands. Two lchildren, names un-
known, were badly burned. Physicians
were summoned from neighboring
towns TO render assistance.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-02

R@S EE can live at home, and make more
WERHkmoney at work for Us, Than at any.
h 81 thing else In this world. Capital
~ not needed you are started free.
Roth boxes; all ages. Any one can do the work.
costly \ outfit and terms free. Better not delay.
Co StsI ou nothing 10 send us your al dress and
1nd out IL YOU are wise you will do SO at once.
III. llALIET4 TO,
Portland. Maine.
, 1887-08-28
GOSSIP.



Col" Baird, of the MA bar, last
week sold twenty fat COWS to the Spear
head butcher for 1923 per head.
Lightning struck a tool chest under a
window, near where Mr.. and Mrs. Sea-
bury were sitting, at their home, on Inyan
Kara, Sunday evening, Two steel rods
on top OF the tool chest pointed toward a
clothes line post Axe inches which was
torn up and carried completely out of
sight. Neither received injury further
than being thrown from their chairs.
Abe LaDuke, Billy McComb and Biz
Stone, all of this place. have been for
some time past breaking horses at the
AK ranch, on the Belle Fourche. On
Monday afternoon last, each had saddled
up a broncho when McComb's horse fell
over backwards with him, and to save
himself he let go, the horse falling upon
his leg. He was picked up in an %insensi-
bic condition. Although every attention
was given the injured man he Dever re-
gained consciousness, and %fifty-six hours
aftes receiving his injuries he died, caused
most probably from conclusion of the
brain.
Laramie Boomerang.l
Over forty students have already been
booked to enter the Wyoming University
at the beginning of the first term, and
that is no small thing.
IRawlins Tribunel
The building of the new telegraph line
from Rawlins to Fort Washakie is an
assured fact. The material has arrived
and work will begin at once.
Evanston Chieftian.l
On Thursday, Aug. IL, Patterson Hoyt
died at the Rocky Mountain hotel in this
city. He had lived here from the frs
settlement of the town, and was a rail
road man until in an accident he lost one
of his legs.
Laramie sentinel.I
N. E. Corthell was presented with 9
wife. This is the second one in fifteen
months. We congratulate Nels on his
effort to beat the record.
douglas Budget
1t is claimed, and not disputed, that
Wyoming is the richest political division
on earth, being free from debt, with 6
surplus of 500, 900 in the treasury and L
territorial tax of only from one to two
mills on the dollar.
brock Springs Independently
Work on the pipe line goes merrily or
and the ditch is now dug to the four mile
bridge, while the pipe layers are following
close behind.
Mr.. w. A. johnson thinks he will mo-
ship any beef cattle this fall unless price.
come up considerably. He consider:
himself pretty well fixed now for a hare
winter. He has about 80 acres of alfalfa
and red clover and on his Bridger bottoms
ranch are several hundred acres of heavy
timothy ready to cut.
, 1887-08-28
A Hot weather Thermometer.

There is a thermometer arrangement
which, / think, would suit everybody this
hot weather. 1t is fixed so as to measure
the intensity of the suns rays as nea-ly
as possible. The arrangement consists of
a plain wooden box about one foot
square. 1t is covered with n glass lid.
and is lined on the inside with black wool
or black v0lvet. The thermometer,
which is only an ordinary instrument, is
placed on the inside of this box, the lid
is closed down, and the box is then
placed out in the sun where the rays are
unbroken by surrounding objects. OF
course, the suns rays penetrate the glass,
and all of the heat generated is retained
in the box. On n day when the Their
mometer rises to 100 dogs. in the shade,
the temperature in such a box would be
little less than the actual intensity of the
suns rays. l suppose the thermometer
would go up TO 100 degs. or more. What
we try to get at in the signal office is to
measure the temperature of the atmos-
phere, and not the intensity of the suns
rays.-Sergt. Weber in Globe-D Democrat.
, 1887-08-28

"Buttermilk is getting to be the girls
favorite drink" So said q clerk in a
Chestnut street store, where all sorts of
mild drinks are dispensed. "Some days
ago." the clerk continued, ga pretty girl
came in here with her mother. They
each had q glass, but when the girl
tasted hers she put it down in a hurry.
oh! mamma, l can't drink it. It's too
horrible, she said. Her mother advised
her strongly to drink it, and she took
another sip. Then she called for the
girls stand by-vanilla with lots of
cream. She has been in a few times
since and each time she drinks a little
more buttermilk, 50 in a month or two
she'll be a regular. They say it is good
for sunburn and freckles, sc 1 suppose
that the reason the girls drink it.
Philadelphia Call.
, 1887-08-28

1t is related that the ear has ut last
found a pastime which soothes his irri-
tated nerves. He has become q passion
ate fisherman, and this is the way it was
brought about: Not long ago complaint
was made to him that the carp and pike
in the ponds of CATCHING increased SO rap
idly that means must be sought to check
the evil. The car declared at once that
he would fish in his leisure hours. What
at first was undertaken in jest has now
become a serious business. Alexander
III spends hours in succession on the
edge of his ponds, and exhibits all the
well known characteristics of the profes,
sional angler. He is disappointed and
moody when the catch is unsatisfactory,
and correspondingly elated when he
brings home an unusually heavy fish. He
enjoys the sport SO much that he intends
visiting the seashore next autumn. -Bos.
ton Transcript.
, 1887-08-28

For the treatment of poisonous bites or
wounds made by insects, an eminent
physician and lecturer advises as fol-
lows:
Apply hartshorn, cologne water or vim
egar directly to the wound. A poultice
of ipecac has been recommended for the
same purpose.
This is all the treatment that is needed
for bites of wasps and bees. Sometimes
a person may be stung by a great many
bees or wasps at once In such cases
fainting may be produced, and the pa
tent will need internal stimulants, harris
horn, wine, brandy, or some liquor.
Poisonous wounds made by spiders,
c~entipedes and scorpions are treated in
the same way as those made by insects,
that is, by the direct application of harris
horn to the wound, and when necessary,
internal stimulants. Boston Budget.
, 1887-08-28

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kas.
writes: Il never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitters to my customers,
they give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bittcrs are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-.
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in doc,
tors bills every year. Sold at fifty cents
a bottle by w. n. Hunt.
, 1887-08-28

The hest salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-08-28

look here" said an irate guest at a
summer resort, your circulars say there
are no mosquitoes here, and last night 1
was nearly eaten up by them" "There
were no mosquitoes here when that cir
cular was prepared, 1 assure you, sir, "
replied the hotel keeper. "And when
was that?'' about the beginning of
February. - Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph.
, 1887-08-28

Lincoln (Neb.) Journal
The Concord School of Philosophy was
almost a failure this year. 1t had proba-
bly, been trying to corner the philosophi-
cal market, and this is a bad year for
corners.
, 1887-08-28

her they reserve the ownership OF what
ever minerals may be found underneath
the surface OF the ground"
, 1887-08-28
Dr., Wagner Co.
So

we offer no apology for deyoting so much time
and attention to this much neglected class of
diseases believing that nc condition of humanity
services of the profession TO which we belong
as many are Innocent sufferers, and that
To re RpIRy Y tbe who an,,c degotes and hi .anieI
them from worse than death, Is no less a
phllanthrophls and a benefactor to his race
plication excels in any other branch Of his pro
iession. And, fortunately for humanity, the day
condemned the victims of folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law. to die uncared
Tor, mas passed away.
YOUNG MEN
Who may be suffering from the effects Of youth
tul fOllieS or indlscrettons, will do well to avail
themselves Of this the greatest boon ever laid
NER Will guarantee to forfeit FIVE hundred dol
lars for every case OF seminal weakness or pri-
vate disease OF any kind or character which he
undertakes and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many men OF the age OF 80 TO 80 whc
are troubled with too frequent excavations OF
the bladder, often accompanied by a slight
smarting or burning sensation and a weakening
OF the system IN a manner the patient cannot
account for. On examining the urinary deposits
q ropy sediment Will often be found. and some
times small particles OF albumen will appear, or
tle color will be of akin or milkish hue, again
changing to a dark and turbid appearance.
There are many men whit die of this difficulty
"a VI Az NoiAoSs liz 10 IA oSCOnu SIdB6
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See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Denver Daily News and Tribune epubli-
can.
All communications should be addressed
DIR. WAGNER & co.
i4l4 Laripe street. Address, Box 27s3, Denver.
Colorado.
Cut this out and tax along.
, 1887-08-28
S0M'k SNeGN

thousands suffering from Asthma, Con
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker'J English Remedy 1t is the best
preparation known FOR all Lung Troubles
sold on a positive guarantee at 10c., 600
DR.. W. n. Hunt.
, 1887-08-28
So Hot at Night That 1t Burns.

Boston Herald
They call it the 'Cotters' Saturday
Night" at Narragansett Pier, because the
surplus crowd has TO sleep on cots in the
hotel parlors.
, 1887-08-28

LPhiladelphIa Times.l

1t is almost time for somebody to charge
commerce act.
, 1887-08-28

Letter heads, bill heads, and note heads
at the Leader office.
, 1887-08-28

Think of Buffalo Bill, the Deadwood
coach and Red Shirt, ~galloping about a
ring in eternal Romel
, 1887-08-28
HILLS STAGE
AND EXPRESS COMPANY

Coaches leave Chugwater daily Except
Sundays on arrival of the G. & N.
train, touching Fort Laramie, Rawhide
Buttes and Lusk, and connect with the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad at Lusk
and for Sundance, Buffalo, Fort Fetter.
man, Fort Mckinney, Douglas, (Wyo.),
Fort Robinson and Chadron in Nebraska,
and Rapid City, Spearfsh and Deadwood,
Oak.
The cheapest and shortest route by
twenty-four hours.
The U. s. mail carried. We have first
class eating stations, and our division
agents take all pains to secure the com
fort OF passengers.
, 1887-08-28

Indiana is practically on Henry Georges
platform. 1t has not a dollar in the
treasury and lots Of debts to pay.
, 1887-08-28

How many hearts are eaten out in
longing for what they have no power to
reach.-Clristian Reid.
, 1887-08-28
RATES OF


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